LIST OF FREE WEBSITES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

www.esl-lab.com http://www.englishlistening.com www.listenaminute.com Listening exercises graded according to different levels (the first two sites) and topics (the last one).	DICTIONARIES http://www.wordreference.com     http://dictionary.reverso.net www.oxforddictionaries.com      https://www.macmillandictionary.com https://dictionary.cambridge.org https://www.merriam-webster.com Sentence Examples http://sentence.yourdictionary.com The Internet Picture Dictionary http://pdictionary.com Words ordered by categories, it includes several kinds of activities. Urban Dictionary https://www.urbandictionary.com Dictionary for slang words and phrases.
SITES IN SPANISH http://www.mansioningles.com www.inglesmundial.com http://agendaweb.org http://www.aulafacil.com/cursos/c90/idiomas/ingles https://www.ejerciciosinglesonline.com https://cuadernodeingles.com/ https://www.ejerciciosinglesonline.com/ ESO, BACHILLERATO, EOI - Vocabulary. Grammar explanation and exercises. Exams revision. Four skills practice.	PRONUNCIATION http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron British English pronunciation. http://rachelsenglish.com American English pronunciation. https://forvo.com/ Pronunciation dictionary.
http://allphonetics.blogspot.com Learning phonetics through songs.	www.eslfast.com Graded short readings with audio (levels), interactive grammar activities. One reading section about US culture.
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en Grammar and vocabulary explanations, exercises and grammar tests (and printable grammar tests), games (crosswords, find the pairs, hangman), sentences for role plays, commercial English.	http://es.lyricstraining.com https://www.lyricsgaps.com Music videos to fil in the lyrics of songs. Sorted by levels.
http://www.saberingles.com.ar Flashcards	https://www.ted.com Videos (+subtitles) "Language Leads Love" (Youtube Channel) Subtitled videos for kids about academic topics (A1, A2).
	ESL games and functional language in PDF.
www.english-at-home.com Speaking / Vocabulary / Grammar sections (theory, not practice), vocabulary wordsearches and quizzes.	http://englishteststore.net Chats, forums, rephrasing tests, graded games (hangman, Mario grammar, vocabulary, memory, crosswords), 4 skills tests, International ESL exams, CEFR levels, High School English grammar tests (grades 6-12).
www.esldiscussions.com English conversation questions about several topics.	http://www.cambridgeenglish.org Cambridge exams (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC) and information about them. http://www.autoenglish.org Cambridge PET and FCE exercises, ESO/Bachillerato/EBAU exercises.
www.manythings.org Selected VOA Youtube videos (subtitled), grammar   and vocabulary videos, Readings, Listenings (audio, video), vocabulary games, sentences, quizzes & puzzles (Java required).	http://www.eslflow.com Grammar, vocabulary theory and exercises, pronunciation, readings picture worksheets and games in PDF (no key) for elementary, pre-intermediate and intermediate levels.
http://www.esldesk.com Very complete, even pronunciation and errors sections, quizzes.	www.usingenglish.com Online grammar, usage and vocabulary tests ("ESL quizzes") graded according to different levels and reading comprehension exercises.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en Very complete, four skills, interactive games, professionals.	http://www.bogglesworldesl.com Flashcards, phonics, Business English activities and role-plays, graded vocabulary word searches and crosswords (jpg, worksheets), creative writing (prompts).
http://www.tolearnenglish.com Lots of tests, lessons, videos, audios, chatrooms (chat with humans/robots), pen pals.	www.real-english.com Subtitled videos (small screen).
http://www.eflnet.com Wordlists, grammar, listenings, flash, readings, closes, quizzes.	http://www.eslyes.com Short stories with interactive exercises (vocabulary, close, crossword, sentences), audio and grade level.
http://www.learn-english-today.com List of multiple resources, word games, fun, business, phonetics, grammar and vocabulary.	www.havefunteaching.com Clil readings.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar Grammar interactive tests.	www.english.club 4 skills (grammar theory), pronunciation, writing, games.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com Graded reading and listening tests and dictations.	http://a4esl.org Graded interactive grammar and vocabulary quizzes, crossword puzzles, bilingual quizzes (Java & flash).
http://www.ompersonal.com.ar ESP – Course: 4 skills, grammar, full phonetics, biligual wordlists, writing samples, spelling and punctuation, TOEFL tests, placement tests, all graded. Forum and chatroom.	www.englishmedialab.com www.esl-galaxy.com www.esltower.com www.english-4kids.com   www.eslgamesplus.com  www.eslgamesworld.com Great repositories (esltower/plus) of interactive (board) games (grammar, vocabulary, phonics), topics, ppt and printables.
http://www.englishpage.com Bachillerato grammar and exercises.	http://www.onestopenglish.com Business ±, ESOL exams, grammar, skills.
https://www.esolcourses.com Lessons, games and quizzes for beginners.	www.perfect-english-grammar.com Grammar videos, theory, exercises, very good grammar pdfs.
www.examenglish.com http://www.flo-joe.co.uk International ESL exams, CEFR levels.	http://www.theyellowpencil.com ESP bilingual vocabulary wordlists & grammar (+audio) theory and activities (also printable), worksheets to colour, children songs.
www.english-grammar.at Online grammar and vocabulary exercises according to different levels (downloadable worksheets and key also available).	www.myenglishpages.com Grammar explanations and online exercises (grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading).

SPEAKING SKILL - BIOGRAPHY: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

SPEAKING SKILL - SHORT STORY: POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Click the following link to have access to a book I have created which includes some examples:

https://read.bookcreator.com/5dLcQILlQLPDq6KLXhYSUSMMGjq2/gQYLroRZRV66UdiCjp_rsQ

SPEAKING SKILL - A BIOGRAPHY OF A FAMILY MEMBER

 

Introduction

“Good morning / afternoon. I am going to talk about ……., who was my ……. I admire her/him specially, because …. (S + V + Cs).

 

Body  

(S)he was born on (date) in (place).

(S) he went / didn’t go to primary / secondary school / University.

(S) he worked as a + (job) / in (place) for (X) years.

(S)he fell in love with….. and got married to (person) in (place, year).

(S)he had / didn’t have children.

(S)he used to ….. / (S)he didn’t use to …

(S)he was + (personality adjectives).

(S)he died from (cause) in (place, year).

 

Conclusion

I love her / him a lot, because …. (S + V + Cs).

That’s why I wanted you to know (a little bit / something) about her / him”.

SPEAKING SKILL - DESCRIPTION OF A PHOTOGRAPH OR PICTURE IN ENGLISH

•         Introduction:

In this photo/picture, I can see… // The photo/picture shows…

•         Describe position:

On the right, there is a/an… // there are some…

On the left, there is a/an… // there are some…

In the middle,  there is a/an… // there are some…

In the foreground - In the background, ...

At the top - At the bottom, ...

•         Describe people’s actions:

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Examples: He is writing… She is cooking… They are reading the newspaper.

•         Describe people’s clothes:

(S)he is/They are wearing + a/an + adjective + singular noun // adjective + plural noun

Examples: He is wearing a big hat. She is wearing an orange pullover. They are wearing green sandals.

I think it is ... (season) because of the clothes people are wearing in the picture.

•         Describe people’s age:

TO BE…(years old)

Examples: He is about thirty. She is in her twenties. They are eighteen (years old).

•         Describe people’s physical appearance:

TO BE

Examples: He is handsome and tall. She is fat and short. They are thin and medium height.

•         Describe people’s personality/feelings:

TO BE/SEEM/LOOK

He is/seems/looks kind. He is/seems/looks happy. She is/seems/looks cheerful. She is/seems/looks thrilled. They are/seem/look friendly. They are/seem/look excited.

•         Conclusion - Your opinion:

In my opinion / In my view, this photo is very/quite funny, interesting, boring, sad because…

I (really) love /like/dislike/(don’t) like it.

HESITATION STRATEGIES:

Well ... / Let's see ... / Just a moment ...  / Let me think ...

SPEAKING SKILL - DESCRIBING PICTURES: PRESENT SIMPLE vs PRESENT CONTINUOUS

WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE USUALLY DO ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS? 

Use the Present Simple form of the following verbs to describe their actions:

stick photos in an album - do her homework - drink a cup of tea - play with a ball - sleep - prepare coffee with milk and sugar

Example: Dad usually prepares coffee with milk and sugar on Sunday afternoons.

WHAT ARETHESE PEOPLE DOING RIGHT NOW? 

Use the Present Continuous form of the following verbs to describe their actions:


shout at two boys - run - smile - talk on their phones - laugh - do his homework - listen to music

Example: Carla and Lucía are laughing.

SPEAKING SKILL - TALKING ABOUT EVERYDAY TOPICS

CLICK HERE TO SEE USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS TO TALK ABOUT EVERYDAY TOPICS IN ENGLISH:

1. Food.

2. Towns, cities and the countryside.

3. Holidays.

4. People.

5. Daily routine.

6. Sports.

7. TV and movies.
8. Clothes.
9. Lying.
10. Fears and Phobias.

SPEAKING SKILL - EVERYDAY DIALOGUES

LOOK AT THE IMAGES AND CLICK HERE TO SEE THE QUESTIONS:

Link:http://pics4learning.com/details.php?img=img_00831.jpg
Photographer: Scott Curry.
Caption: "Studying Students".
Location: Papillion La Vista High School, Papillion, Nebraska.
Date taken: August 16th 2007.
Bibliography: Curry, Scott. img-00831.jpg. August 16th 2007. Pics4learning. 4 April 2012. http://pics.tech4learning.com

Link: http://recursostic.educacion.es/bancoimagenes/web/
Title: "Niña hablando por un teléfono móvil",
Autor: Miguel Martínez Monasterio.
Image Format: JPG.
CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0 Spain.